Rick Spielman Bio | Wiki
Rick Spielman is a renowned American football executive. He served as the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL from 2012 to 2022. He became general manager in 2012 after spending 2006–2011 as the team’s vice president of player personnel. Previously, he worked on NFL Live on ESPN. In addition, he now co-hosts With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports podcast.
Rick Spielman Age
He was born in Canton, Ohio, in the United States on December 2, 1962. Spielman is 61 years old.
Rick Spielman Height
He is a man of tall stature. Spielman stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in ( approx. 1.88m ).
Rick Spielman Family
He was born in Canton, Ohio, in the USA to hardworking parents. Spielman holds American nationality. His parents are Charles Edward Spielman Jr. and Nancy Spielman. His father Charles served as the assistant football and track coach for the Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School from 2001 to 2008. He also served as a substitute teacher and para-professional. Moreover, he has coached several teams in his coaching career. Charles died on October 14, 2008, at the age of 71. Spielman grew up with his brother Chris Spielman.
Rick Spielman Wife
He is married to his supportive wife Michele of Eden Prairie. Michele works as Speech Language Pathologist and Clinical Fellow at the NYC Department of Education. The couple are parents of six adopted children J.D Spielman, Luis Spielman, Juan Spielman, Whitney Spielman, Ronnie Spielman, and Omie Spielman.
Rick Spielman Education
He attained his high school diploma from Massillon (OH) Washington. Spielman then enrolled at Southern Illinois University where he played as linebacket earning first-team All-Gateway Conference honoree as a junior. He was on the NCAA Division I-AA national championship team in 1983.
Rick Spielman Vikings
He became the Vikings’ vice president of player personnel on May 30, 2006. After six years, he was promoted to general manager of the Vikings in January 2012. During his tenure, he oversaw 15 drafts in Minnesota. Before his promotion in 2012, he shared a “triangle of authority” in drafts with Vikings’ owner Zygi Wilf and then-head coach Brad Childress.
Moreover, he was handed the authority to make a head coaching change in 2014 where he hired Mike Zimmer to replace Leslie Frazier. He made a notable draft pick in 2015 on defense as he picked Eric Kendricks who led the Vikings in tackles, and Danielle Hunter who recorded 6 sacks in limited playing time. Spielman helped the team sign fullback Jerome Felton in 2012.
Under his leadership, the Vikings brought in Terence Newman and traded for Mike Wallace in 2015. The team was also able to sign free agent QB Kirk Cousins to a 3-year contract. Spielman signed a multiyear extension with the Vikings that runs through 2023 in August 2020. However, he was fired by the Vikings after 16 years with the team on January 10, 2022.
Rick Spielman Draft Picks | Draft History
He has led the Minnesota Vikings for 16 years and made notable draft picks. Some of the draftees include:
- Sidney Rice and Adrian Peterson in 2007.
- John Sullivan and Letroy Guion in 2008.
- Percy Harvin and Phil Loadholt in 2009.
- Toby Gerhart and Chris Cook in 2010.
- Christian Ponder and Kyle Rudolph in 2011.
- Matt Kalil, Blair Walsh, and Harrison Smith in 2012.
- Cordarrelle Patterson and Xavier Rhodes in 2013.
- Teddy Bridgewater and Anthony Barr in 2014.
Rick Spielman News | House
In February 2023, he stated that his home took a direct hit from the hurricane that battered Florida last September. He stated that a 12-foot wave went through his home and wiped out nearly all of his possessions inside.
Rick Spielman Podcast
He co-hosts a sports podcast With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports along with CBS Sports senior draft expert Ryan Wilson. In the podcast, the two joined guests dive deep into Mock Drafts, prospect & position rankings, stock watch, and notable interviews. Additionally, the podcast has 110 episodes as of December 7, 2023.
Rick Spielman Adoption
Spielman and his wife Michele have adopted six children J.D Spielman, Luis Spielman, Juan Spielman, Whitney Spielman, Ronnie Spielman, and Omie Spielman. This was after the couple found out that they could not have children. He first adopted Ronnie and his younger brother, JD, from Chicago when Ronnie was 1 ½ years old. They later adopted Juan, Luis, Omie, and Whitney.
Rick Spielman Contract
Spielman signed a multiyear extension contract with the Vikings that runs through 2023 in August 2020. However, he was fired by the Vikings after 16 years with the team on January 10, 2022
Rick Spielman Salary
He received a decent salary working as general manager of the Vikings. His salary was $2 Million.
Rick Spielman Net Worth
He has worked as a football executive for over 15 years attaining decent fortune from his professional career. His net worth is $20 Million.
Where Is Rick Spielman Now
He is co-hosting a sports podcast With the First Pick: An NFL Draft Podcast from CBS Sports along with CBS Sports senior draft expert Ryan Wilson.
What Is Rick Spielman Salary
His salary is $2 Million per annum
How Tall Is Rick Spielman
Spielman is a man of tall stature standing at 6 ft 2 in tall.
Spielman’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @spielman_rick